Write Up:We had 11 attendees for our hike and 2 groups for the first 5 miles of the hike - while
Mother Nature was giving it all she had at us! Our hike started at Unicoi Gap with 7
hikers while the other 4 were in shuttle. They caught up with us at Tray Mountain
Shelter with a outstanding time! (Bob J, Michael J, Charles H, and Stephen B) 👏 After
the celebratory accolades of handshakes and hugs - our trekking poles mystery was
finally solved. We took off as one unit for The Blue Ridge Swag. The trail conditions
were changed from previously rock hopping and snow to a smooth soft gradient trail .
Our group then broke for lunch around Addis Gap ( no smoke clams bummer ) but lots
of humor and food. We soon headed out after our long enjoyable lunch to finish our final
ascents. This was a good core team that helped me to finish out the hike. 🙏We were
greeted with some Trail Angels toward the end of hike as we, ourselves, paid it forward
at Unicoi Gap! ( did not get my
chili this year ) Congratulations to Steve Tait for your first big D-6 . Thanks Charles H
for the shuttle and also the others for your help.